Amtrak Funding: $63M for Infrastructure & Accessibility
Summary
This grant provides Amtrak with $63,090,864 to upgrade infrastructure, manage debt, and improve accessibility in compliance with ADA requirements. These funds are crucial for enhancing passenger experience and ensuring compliance with federal mandates.
Eligibility
Full Description
Pursuant to the Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-120), the Federal Railroad Administration is to make available to Amtrak $63,090,864 to cover Capital, Debt Service and American Disabilities Act (ADA) expenses of which $ 2,309,864 will be used for ADA expenses until February 8, 2018 or the date of enactment of the applicable full year appropriations act for FY18. In order to receive these funds, Amtrak must complete the grant application and submit the following items electronically: Application for Federal Assistance SF-424; SF 424D Assurances Construction Programs; Statement of Work and signed copies of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Assurances and Certification forms (http://www.fra.dot.gov/downloads/admin/assurancesandcertifications.pdf).